A small group of country folk gathered at Ohio University in a classroom, one cold and rainy night. Together they formed the Lawrence County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. That was December 1999.
LCOHC has become strong in number and participate in many events throughout the year. Our biggest event to date is the St. Jude Children's Hospital Benefit Ride. Done each Spring for the past four years, we've ridden and we've collected thousands of dollars for this wonderful charity. Another biggie is the Wagon Train Ride. Three days of riding throughout Lawrence County, via horseback or wagon.We also work with the Wayne National Forest in Ironton to maintain the trails and the camp at Paddle Creek.
This group has one thing in common (among others) and that is the love of horses and the people who ride 'em.
The State OHC Motto remains: "Horsemen Helping Horsemen". That's what we do.
